
Mike Prospero
Michael A. Prospero is the U.S. Editor-in-Chief for Tom’s Guide. He oversees all evergreen content and oversees the Homes, Smart Home, and Fitness/Wearables categories for the site. In his spare time, he also tests out the latest drones, electric scooters, and smart home gadgets, such as video doorbells. Before his tenure at Tom's Guide, he was the Reviews Editor for Laptop Magazine, a reporter at Fast Company, the Times of Trenton, and, many eons back, an intern at George magazine. He received his undergraduate degree from Boston College, where he worked on the campus newspaper The Heights, and then attended the Columbia University school of Journalism. When he’s not testing out the latest running watch, electric scooter, or skiing or training for a marathon, he’s probably using the latest sous vide machine, smoker, or pizza oven, to the delight — or chagrin — of his family.
Latest articles by Mike Prospero

Want to win Father's Day? Get your dad this electric chainsaw.
By Mike Prospero last updated
Looking for a Father's Day gift? I tested Stihl's newest battery-powered chainsaw.

The best electric bikes of 2025: expert tested and rated
By Mike Prospero last updated
Our picks for the best electric bikes for riders of all types and budgets, based on dozens of reviews and tests

watchOS 26 announced — Workout Buddy and all the new features for your Apple Watch
By Mike Prospero published
Here's everything that was announced for Watch OS 26

Best smart smoke detectors in 2025
By Mike Prospero last updated
Smart smoke detectors connect to the internet to relay alerts to your smartphone, or automatically turn on your smart lights. Here are the best.

Best smart air conditioners in 2025
By Mike Prospero last updated
The best smart air conditioners fit in your window and can be controlled from your smartphone or with Alexa and Google Assistant.

Midea recalls 1.7 million U-shaped air conditioners over mold concerns - what to do
By Mike Prospero published
Midea has recalled 1.7 million of its U-shaped window air conditioners over potential mold risks. How to know if yours is affected, and how to get a refund.

Best electric scooters for kids in 2025: A buying guide for parents
By Mike Prospero last updated
Safety tips and buying advice for parents looking to get an electric scooter for their child.

The best digital photo frames in 2025
By Mike Prospero last updated
We've tested scores of digital photo frames to bring you what we think are the best options for you or as a gift.

Adobe Photoshop for Android is finally here — how to get it
By Mike Prospero published
Adobe has launched Photoshop for Android phones. Here's what it does and how to download it.

Best drones in 2025
By Nikita Achanta last updated
Here are the best drones based on design, ease of use, camera quality, durability and flight time.

Best home security cameras in 2025: Top wireless, indoor and outdoor models
By Mike Prospero last updated
Here are the best home security cameras that allow you to watch the inside and outside of your home from anywhere.

Where to buy RTX 5060 — live updates and stock checker
By Jason England last updated
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5060 GPU is now on sale after being unveiled at Computex! Here's where you can buy it.

Ooni's founder on pizza ovens, mixers, and his favorite toppings
By Mike Prospero published
We sat down with the founder of Ooni to talk all things pizza

I exercised with the Meta Quest 3 and FitXR for two weeks — 3 things I learned
By Mike Prospero published
I worked out with the Meta Quest 3 and FitXR app; here's what I learned.

35 summer movies we can’t wait to see in theaters, Netflix and more
By Malcolm McMillan last updated
Here are the 35 summer movies you have to see in theaters or on streaming services, from 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' to 'Superman' and more.

The best electric scooters in 2025
By Mike Prospero last updated
Here are our top picks for the best electric scooters for adults, kids and commuters.

‘Andor’ ending, explained — how the series finale leads up to ‘Rogue One’
By Mike Prospero published
Here's what happens in the final episodes of 'Andor' season 2

Segway Ninebot eKickscooter Max G3 review
By Mike Prospero published
The Segway Ninebot Kickscooter Max G3 offers a great range and a smooth ride, making it the best option for those who have to travel long distances.

Best Wordle alternatives and Wordle clones
By Marc McLaren last updated
There are thousands of word games available online, but most are pretty bad. Here are our favorite Wordle alternatives and clones.

Best GoPro camera in 2025
By Peter Wolinski last updated
With several different models, which is the best GoPro camera for your needs?

Best video doorbells in 2025: Ring, Nest, Arlo and more tested
By Mike Prospero last updated
These are the best video doorbells based on our real-world testing of video quality, notifications, smart home integration and more.

I rode this electric bike 40 miles through every borough in New York City — 5 things I learned
By Mike Prospero published
I rode an electric cargo bike with my kid through all five boroughs of New York - here's how it went.

The best smart locks in 2025
By Mike Prospero last updated
These are the best smart locks based on installation, security, features, and smart home compatibility.
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